Mae Muller has written a song and will officially represent the UK at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest. Yes, after months of speculation, the singer-songwriter has been announced as a finalist for the UK's 2023 Eurovision Song Contest and will perform her hit song "I Wrote" at the all-important finale in Liverpool on May 13 A Song".
Muller, who previously supported Little Mix on tour, enjoyed chart success with 2021 pop hit 'Better Days' and was nominated for the MTV EMAs and VMAs, said she was "so excited" to represent her home country Enter this year's competition.
"I've loved watching the Eurovision Song Contest my whole life, so it's great to be able to compete in such a massive musical competition," the singer said in a statement. "Sam Ryder performed brilliantly last year and proved that Britain could get back to the left of the table."
Mueller also revealed that she wrote the song "months ago" when she was "going through a tough time and wanted to feel empowered in her relationships." She added: “It’s truly a dream to have this song selected for this year’s UK Eurovision Song Contest.”
Naturally, Eurovision enthusiasts were keen to share their thoughts on the catchy tune, and for the most part, fans in the UK seemed to be loving it.
"I'm happy with this choice," one fan wrote on Twitter. "Mae Muller looks like a pop star, and 'I Wrote a Song' is really catchy and trendy."
"So happy we're sending you a girly pop song with a bit of pop. Keep it up ar Mae," another user said of this year's Eurovision selection, while others compared the song to " Love Island Presents" compares.
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